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Medical Errors in Dentistry
This course will meet the Medical Errors Prevention in Dentistry requirements for license renewal. We will explore the primary areas where medical errors can occur and how to prevent them.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.As a dental health care professional, you must be aware of the risk of medical errors and learn strategies to minimize that potential risk. Medical errors can occur at any point in treatment, even in preventive care, and do not always result in patient injury or death. Dental professionals who suspect the occurrence of an adverse reaction to a drug or dental device have an obligation to communicate that information to the broader medical and dental community, including, in the case of a serious adverse event, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this bundle, the learner will be able to:
Define Medical Errors
Identify Common Dental Medical Errors
Analyze Root Causes
Understand Legal and Ethical Implications
Implement Error Prevention Strategies
Enhance Communication Skills
Improve Patient Safety Culture
Comply with Regulatory Requirements
Demonstrate Accountability and Responsibility
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829
State Approvals
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Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
Information
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 1130446
- Credit Hours: 2
